Veracruz Stone Hacha
Circa 250-950 A.D., carved to depict the head of a man or diety, the figure possibly wearing a mask as suggested by the crenellated borders down either side of the face, showing a tapered median crest, over broad hollowed lidded eye sockets, naturalistic nose and snarling open mouth, a stepped headdress raised behind, remains of red pigment.
Length 6 3/4 inches
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Length 6 3/4 inches
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Estimate:
US$ 1,500 - 2,000
£1,000 - 1,300
€1,200 - 1,600
£1,000 - 1,300
€1,200 - 1,600
Category: Ethnographic Art / Native American
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